Republished from Radio New Zealand, 12 December 2017 The Pacific environmental agency SPREP says it's happy with the progress made on conservation issues at the Western and Central Pacific...
Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC)
Tuna: talk of the town in Manila this week
Tuna is the talk of the town in Manila this week at WCPFC14. But what is the WCPFC? Published 5 Dec 2017
Fisheries leader takes global fishing powers to task
Opening remarks at the 14th Regular Session of the Western & Central Pacific Fisheries Commission from Rhea Moss-Christian (WCPFC). Published 7 Dec 2017
FFA lauds improved process of high seas fishing policymaking at WCPFC14
Wez Norris (FFA) talks about, for the first time, looking at opportunities and rights on the high seas for fishery fleets, at the 14th Regular Session of the Western & Central Pacific Fisheries...
Cooperation and positive outcomes from WCPFC14 work
Rhea Moss-Christian (WCPFC) talks about the positive outcomes and cooperation from the 14th Regular Session of the Western & Central Pacific Fisheries Commission. Published 7 Dec 2017
WWF shares an environmental perspective about WCPFC14
Bubba Cook (WWF) talks about an environment NGO perspective from the 14th Regular Session of the Western & Central Pacific Fisheries Commission. Published 7 Dec 2017
Targeting illegal fishing: Port state measure adopted at WCPFC14
The 14th Regular Session of the Western & Central Pacific Fisheries Commission adopts Port State Measures. Published 7 Dec 2017
NGOs slam fishing nation delay tactics: stalemate on albacore tuna
MANILA, Philippines, December 7 – Environment NGOs have delivered a damning indictment of a group of Pacific Tuna Commission members, saying they have deliberately blocked conservation measures for...
Tuna commission adopts Pacific proposal to increase port inspections of suspect fishing boats
The Forum Fisheries Agency is delighted that the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) has adopted its proposal for a new Port State Measure to combat illegal fishing by boosting...
Fisheries Commission meeting ends but Cooks disappointed
Republished from Radio New Zealand,9 December 2017 This year's meeting of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission has concluded, with all but the Cook Islands happy with the result....
